overview
Day 1:
Nairobi - Masai Mara Game Reserve
This morning, you will start the Masai Mara, Naivasha, and Amboseli safari tour with a drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains, famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino.
You will have lunch at the lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game run. The Mara Game Reserve is one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. Residents among the Parks are: Masai giraffe, buffalo, eland, and thousands of plain game including impala, zebra, topi, and both Thomson’s and Grants gazelles.
Overnight will be at Maji Moto Camp,
Lunch and dinner are included.
Day 2:
Discover Masai Mara
The search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today during extensive game runs. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals, plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During your stay, you will also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily life and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
Overnight will be at Maji Moto Camp,
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 3:
Explore the Masai Mara Game Reserve
You are in Africa of your dreams, the Masai Mara in Kenya. You will spend another exciting day here, giving you the luxury of time to appreciate the region’s rich wildlife by game drive or even an optional hot air balloon. Zebra, wildebeest, topi, and hippos are common, as are leopards, lions, and cheetahs.
Overnight will be at Maji MotoTented Camp,
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 4:
Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha (Great Rift Valley)
Your destination is Lake Naivsaha Sopa Lodge, Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, or Lake Naivasha Country Club. You will arrive in time for lunch at the lodge by the lake, and in the early afternoon, you will take an optional boat ride. Alternatively, a nature walk at Crescent Island is an excellent way to see wild animals while on foot. The island is a private game sanctuary, which is home to zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, Velvet monkeys, hares, genet cats, waterbuck, and giraffe. Or, you may wish to lounge by the pool admiring the view of zebras, giraffes, and waterbuck just outside the fence. Overnight will be at Lake Naivasha Panaroma park Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 5:
Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
This morning, you will depart by road through the scenic Athi Plains and into the bush country of Amboseli National Park, home to the legendary Masai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of elephant. Lunch will be taken en-route. Upon arrival, you will conduct a game drive before arriving to the lodge or camp. In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and the rare and elusive leopard, nearly every vista within the Park is framed by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. Overnight will be at Amboseli AA lodge. Lunch and dinner are included
Day 6:
Explore Amboseli
Rising early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit, you will set off for another stimulating game drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from Wildebeest to giraffes to baboons. Optional visit to a Masai village is planned after breakfast. Masai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world. A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily life and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Midday finds you at the lodge for lunch and afternoon rest, followed by another extensive “breezy” game drive. Overnight will be at A A LODGE Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Day 7:
Amboseli National Park - Nairobi
After breakfast in the morning, you will depart by road to Nairobi. This is the end of your Masai Mara, Naivasha, and Amboseli safari tour.
Included
- 6 nights’ accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All game drives as will be detailed in the itinerary
- All park entrance fees, including government taxes
- Bottled water each for the safari
- Daily meal plans as specified in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a comfortable safari vehicle for game viewing, photography, and touring
- Service of an English speaking professional driver and guide
Excluded
- 6 nights’ accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All game drives as will be detailed in the itinerary
- All park entrance fees, including government taxes
- Bottled water each for the safari
- Daily meal plans as specified in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a comfortable safari vehicle for game viewing, photography, and touring
- Service of an English speaking professional driver and guide